Eastern Cuba
The birthplace of the Cuban Revolution and son music, with rugged mountains, historic Santiago, and Afro-Cuban traditions.
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Santiago de Cuba
Cuba's revolutionary cradle and the fiery heart of son and carnival.
Baracoa
Cuba's oldest city, isolated by mountains and draped in tropical rainforest.
emoji_events Bounties in Eastern Cuba
Storm the Moncada Barracks
Visit the fortress where Fidel Castro launched the Cuban Revolution.
Groove to Live Son at Casa de la Trova
Experience the birthplace of son cubano in Santiago's legendary music house.
Join the Conga at Santiago Carnival
Dance through the streets during Cuba's wildest, most Afro-Caribbean festival.
Drive the Winding Road to Castillo del Morro
Reach the clifftop fortress guarding Santiago's harbor entrance.
Eat Croquetas and Congrí at a Santiago Paladar
Taste the spicier, bolder flavors of eastern Cuban home cooking.
Trek to the Summit of El Yunque
Climb the flat-topped mountain that Columbus spotted from his ship in 1492.
Kayak the Río Toa Through the Rainforest
Paddle Cuba's longest river through lush tropical jungle near Baracoa.
Taste Cucurucho de Coco on the Street
Try Baracoa's signature coconut-and-honey sweet wrapped in a palm leaf cone.